Reviews (4)

3d is worth all the money!!!!!!!!
Without taking much space here, I simply wanna say that the 3d in this book is worth all the money! I have used a few other books in the past, but the examples of 3d in this teach a lot new techniques of working. It taught me that AutoCAD is much more than just 2d drafting. I am extremely happy I bought this book :-)

Recommended
This book is easy to learn AutoCAD. All the commands of AutoCAD are explained with lots of graphic and text. The flow of topics covering AutoCAD is in a good sequence. I use this book to teach students in my class. The exercises and examples are well stated and explained. Above all this, I have the liberty to contact the author for the technical support if I have any technical difficulties using AutoCAD because the Author provides free technical support. This book is recommended to all students willing to learn AutoCAD.

Wonderful material for the drafting class
We adopted this text for drafting class in our school. All I want to say is that it is a wonderful book. The drafting examples and exercises in this book starting from Chapter 1 through Chapter 17 are simply wonderful, exactly what students need to get "hands on" experience on real drawings.Read more

Subjects:  1. AutoCAD    2. CAD-CAM - General    3. Computer Books And Software    4. Computer graphics    5. Computers - Desktop Publishing    6. Desktop Publishing - General    7. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    8. General    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Technology    11. Computer aided design (CAD)    12. Technology / Engineering / General   

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Good device book for both process and design engineers
This book explains well about several MOSFET models for SPICE simulations with informative historical review. MOSFET model parameters is now essential for semiconductor chip design as a communication tool between process/device engineers and circuit designers. In this book, starting from compact description of MOSFET physics, several well-known models are described seperately. So beginners can read only what they need. In addition, reading throughout introduction and final comments of each chapters give us information on progress of MOSFET models. If possible, I want to have an additional chapter which compares several models from the viewpoints of physical modeling and robustness of circuit simulation. Anyway, I recommend this book both to process and design engineers as well as modeling engineers for effective development of future semiconductor chips. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cad/Cam    2. Computer simulation    3. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    4. Electronics - Circuits - Integrated    5. Electronics - Semiconductors    6. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    7. Metal Oxide Semiconductors (Mos)    8. Metal oxide semiconductor fiel    9. Metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors    10. SPICE (Computer file)    11. Science/Mathematics    12. Technology    13. Technology & Industrial Arts    14. Computer aided design (CAD)    15. Electronic devices & materials    16. Image processing    17. Signal processing    18. Technology / Electronics / General   

Reviews (4)

Disappointed
I purchased this book hoping to get two things: a refresher on the Inventor program, and a quick reference while using the software. I found that this book was decent in giving me a refresher, but it wasn't very handy as a quick reference.
easily use parameters
Inventor 9 is Autodesk's challenge to more advanced modelling packages like ProE and Ideas. Cheng reveals that Inventor 9 offers many of the features seen in those more expensive alternatives. You can use this book and its CD to cheaply learn parametric modelling. This is just a fancy way of saying that you can parametrise various dimensions of parts in your object. In doing so, you can gain greater flexibility in easily varying these values, possibly to optimise the design of a composite object using those parts.
Where the heck is the professional stuff...
Yes I fully support J. Heddinger writing in his review: "...now i need the advanced instructions...what about it cheng ?". It's the same story with each release: you can get an "�ntroduction to..." or "Basics of..."! I think lot of typical users did not need an introduction to each release, what we need, in contrary, is a good "...release xx for professionals". Deep lay the flavours... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. CAD-CAM - General    2. Computer Bks - Other Applications    3. Computer Books: Desktop Publish    4. Computer Graphics - General    5. Computers    6. Computers - Other Applications    7. Desktop Publishing - General    8. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    9. Desktop publishing software    10. Technology / Engineering / General   

Reviews (7)

Obscure examples cloud picture
I had no experience in indexing and so did learn a lot from this book. However, for the most part I found it confusing. I was especially disappointed that he used unfamiliar topics for his examples, making it impossible to relate them to the point he was trying to make or to my own work.

Concise Indexing Reference
I ordered the book because I needed a reference for developing an index for online help. When I received the book, I was astonished at the size. I was expecting a hefy book. After taking a look, I discovered that it is so well-written that there is absolutely nothing unnecessary in it. It makes good use of headings and provides examples. Also, I liked the sections that helped the writer focus on how to anticipate what questions the user might have.

A very disappointing book
Sorry dear readers, but this book is poorly written, shallow in its treatment of the subject, and often factually inaccurate.Read more

Subjects:  1. Abstracting and indexing    2. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    3. Engineering    4. Indexing    5. Indexing And Abstracting    6. Library & Information Science    7. Science    8. Technical Writing    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science    11. Technology: General Issues    12. Writing & editing guides    13. Writing skills   

Subjects:  1. AutoCAD    2. CAD-CAM - General    3. Computer Graphics - General    4. Computer graphics    5. Computers    6. Computers - Desktop Publishing    7. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    8. Microcomputer Graphics    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Three-dimensional display syst    11. Three-dimensional display systems    12. Education    13. Technology / Engineering / General   

Subjects:  1. AutoCAD    2. CAD-CAM - General    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computers    5. Computers - General Information    6. Drafting Technology    7. Engineering graphics    8. Computer aided design (CAD)    9. Computers / CAD-CAM / General   

Reviews (7)

AutoCAD 2002 Bible
This book is more geared towards mechanical drafting rather than architectural drafting. But nonetheless it's a good book for referential purposes.

Programmers beware
This books is better than the autodesk manual for showing you how to draw with AutoCAD and some of the drawing features.If you are looking for a book that explores how to customize AutoCAD using LISP, VBA or ObjectARX look elsewhere.

Good for intermediate/advanced AutoCAD users
This is a great book and has come in handy now that I know AutoCAD but it was a little too difficult for me to start with.My teacher showed me a much easier book "Exercise Workbook for Beginning AutoCAD 2002" by Shrock Publishing. You can review it on their website.It made learning AutoCAD very simple.Also, why are these books so expensive.... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. AutoCAD    2. CAD-CAM - AutoCad    3. CAD-CAM - General    4. Computer Books And Software    5. Computer Graphics - General    6. Computer graphics    7. Computers    8. Computers - Desktop Publishing    9. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    10. Computer aided design (CAD)    11. Computers / Computer Graphics / Design    12. AutoCAD (Computer file)    13. Computer Bks - Desktop Publishing    14. Technology   

Reviews (1)

Very basic overview of the subject
If you already have *any* experience in programming asp.net then you can disregard over half of this book. Three out of nine chapters deal only with asp.net code that you can pick up from any book and many websites.
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Subjects:  1. CAD-CAM - General    2. Computers - Languages / Programming    3. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    4. Earth Sciences - Geography    5. Geographic information systems    6. Handbooks, manuals, etc    7. Information Systems (Geography)    8. Microsoft .NET    9. Programming - General    10. Science    11. Science/Mathematics    12. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    13. Technology & Industrial Arts    14. Computer Programming    15. Computers / Information Technology    16. Geographical information systems (GIS)    17. Geography   

Reviews (6)

autocad 2000 one step at a time advanced
So far so good. Realy well laid out. Just starting to explore it

Great "step-by-step" book for beginers
I purchased this book to learn the basics of autocad map... a very similar program.The book is very easy to follow and detailed.Sykes does a great job of explaining all the autocad jargon and the step-by-step projects are perfect for becoming familiar with autocad tools.I haven't made it through the entire book yet, but I selectively read the chapters I needed to get me going within about 8hrs.Not too bad.Be sure to get the CD with the book as well as the reference card.I wished there would have been more info on how to layout the drawing for print and how to insert legends, scale, etc. but I suppose that is what the advanced book is for.
Great Book
This is truly a step by step approach.It starts with the fundamentals.The progression from basics to advanced is very orderly. I have used this book to learn AutoCAD 2000 and now I highly recommend it as a text or a reference.I reach for this book when I need information or help with a command or sequence of commands that I have forgotten. The examples and exercises develop real understanding. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. AutoCAD    2. CAD-CAM - AutoCad    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computer Graphics - General    5. Computer graphics    6. Computers - Desktop Publishing    7. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    8. Programmed instruction    9. Technology    10. Computer aided design (CAD)    11. Computers / CAD-CAM / General    12. Engineering graphics & technical drawing   

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Blueprints    3. Blueprints And Blueprint Reading    4. Building    5. Building Construction    6. Construction - General    7. Details    8. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    9. Drawings    10. General    11. Technology    12. Technology & Industrial Arts    13. Architectural structure & design    14. Architecture / General    15. Structural engineering   

Reviews (4)

STRUCTURAL STEEL DRAFTING
Amazon messed up the shipping address and Zip Code I never received the product.
Over view of drafting.
For experienced steel detailer. This book is not useful. But for a beginner, you can expect to learn your job in overall scale. It tells a little bit of everything, There is NO details in symbolic, how to start the first line of drawing, what are need to be put in the drawing and shop detailed.

President, North Bend Drafting
I have been a Steel Detailer for 14 years.I found the book interesting and well thought out. The book is split into two sections. The first is for the Structural Design shop and the second for the Detailing shop.Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Building, Iron and steel    3. Designs and plans    4. Details    5. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    6. Drafting Technology    7. Drawings    8. Engineering - Civil    9. Industrial Design - General    10. Structural Steel Design    11. Structural drawing    12. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    13. Technology    14. Technology & Industrial Arts    15. Working drawings    16. Building construction & materials    17. Engineering graphics & technical drawing    18. Structural engineering    19. Technical design    20. Technology / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades   

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This only thing this book is good for is to start a fire.
This book throughly sucks.The title should have been An Idiot's Guide to Surveying because only an idiot would buy it.I keep it handy in the bathroom in case I run out of toliet paper and need something to wipe my ass with. I would give it a five turd rating for that use.

civil drafting technology
I purchased this book with the hopes that it would help me understand civil drafting. There is no answer section to check my work. So,,,I do not know if I am on the right track with my understanding.
Dated, generic, and overpriced
When I read the word Drafting in the title I assumed this book would focus on civil drafting as it applies to modern (CAD) technology. Instead there are many references to manual drafting which few drafters use any more. A better title would leave the technology out of the title and substitute the word theory, thus letting the buyer know that this is a generic overview of civil drafting theory, not a book that a CAD operator will get much use out of. Read more

Subjects:  1. Construction - General    2. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    3. Drafting Technology    4. Engineering - Civil    5. Mechanical drawing    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Building construction & materials    10. Technology / Construction & Construction Trades   

Subjects:  1. CAD-CAM - General    2. Cad/Cam    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computer Engineering    5. Computer-aided design    6. Computers    7. Computers - Desktop Publishing    8. Desktop Publishing - General    9. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    10. Mechanical drawing    11. Pro/ENGINEER    12. Computer aided design (CAD)   

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Pleasantly Surprised!
I had to learn AutoCad in a crunch and had no previous experience, this book is written in very easy to follow instructions.The exercises are easy to follow and there's a wealth of knowledge between those pages! The best - that says it all
I've taught AutoCAD for over ten years now - piecing together bits and pieces from one book and another.But no book ever covered the subject as well as the One Step at a Time series.With Sykes' 2002 book, I can cover both basic and intermediate classes.With his 3D book, I can complete my student's training in the same easy style they've become accustomed to. This RULES
Buy it today i have it and it tought me a now i am almost a pro buy it today ... Read more

Subjects:  1. AutoCAD    2. CAD-CAM - General    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computer graphics    5. Computers    6. Computers - General Information    7. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    8. Programmed instruction    9. Computer aided design (CAD)    10. Computers / CAD-CAM / General   

Subjects:  1. AutoCAD map    2. Autocad    3. CAD-CAM - AutoCad    4. CAD-CAM - General    5. Cartography    6. Computer Bks - Desktop Publishing    7. Computer Books: General    8. Computers    9. Computers - Desktop Publishing    10. Data processing    11. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    12. Earth Sciences - Geography    13. Information Systems (Geography)    14. Computer aided design (CAD)    15. Geographical information systems (GIS)    16. Technology / Engineering / General   

Reviews (6)

I have Paul Riley as a teacher
I just wanted to say that Paul Riley is an excellent teacher. I have him for a teacher at King Philip Regional High School. The book may have some errors, but it is easy and I have learned an extreme amount of information about the program, AutoCAD. I hope that you think carefully before looking at other books about AutoCAD because this book is most certainly worth the money. Have fun with AutoCAD!

Paul Riley is my Teacher and he teaches a great course
Paul Riley is my Design Technology(AutoCAD) teacher. We use this book to learn the program and he does a great job with making the book easy to learn and not boring to read. Before I started this course i learned alittle about the program from my brother Jason who has a couple of his drawings in the AutoCAD 2004 book. Mr. Riley's book and himself have taught both of us alot about the program. I strongly suggest this book to all that want to learn and use AutoCAD.

AutoCad 2000 is an adequate book for learning atuocad
I have personally used this book in a class that was taught by paul riley. Although there are errors in this book, it probably is because some of the actual drawings in the book came from the students at King Philip High School where he teaches. Riley knows his stuff. I actually know the person who drew the giant old house which is used as a challenge drawing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. CAD-CAM - AutoCad    2. CAD-CAM - General    3. Computer Books: Integrated Systems    4. Computer Graphics    5. Computers    6. Computers - Desktop Publishing    7. Desktop Publishing - General    8. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    9. Computers / CAD-CAM / General   

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Drafting-Revisited
When I studied drafting in school, we used a text by the same authors.I found it great, as it gave enough detail on how to draw, without being wordy, and there were ample pictures & diagrams to help. I'm no artist, by the way, but every now & then I did a couple of problems to do something different.Read more

Subjects:  1. Autocad    2. CAD-CAM - General    3. Computer Graphics    4. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    5. Engineering - General    6. Engineering graphics    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Computers / CAD-CAM / General    10. Engineering graphics & technical drawing   

Subjects:  1. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    2. Engineering - General    3. Engineering graphics    4. History    5. Mechanical drawing    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Technology / History    10. Technology: General Issues   

Subjects:  1. AutoCAD    2. CAD-CAM - General    3. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    4. Engineering - General    5. Engineering graphics    6. Industrial Design    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Computer aided manufacture (CAM)    11. Technology / Engineering / General   

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A lot of material in a small space...
The wide variety of topics covered in this book (dbConnect, database design [including the interview process, normalization and referential integrity], a SQL primer, ER diagramming, ADO [with VBA], and even someVisual Lisp using COM! ) is dizzying if you don't have some background inthese. But the condensing job Scott has done is quite remarkable. Myfavorite chapter was "Designing AutoCAD/Database Applications".This was very well thought out and undogmatic in its approach. I wish ithad been about 50 pages longer. This is a book written for someone with thefollowing:-> Fair AutoCAD skills.-> Some relational DBbackground.-> Fair knowledge of VBA.My one criticism has to dowith the acceleration of the pace toward the end of the book when all theVisual Lisp stuff gets thrown in. I have written huge,engineering/documentation automation systems in Visual Lisp but I stilldon't have the knowledge of COM as it relates to VL. I think these bits ofcode will cause a lot of glassy eyes. If you are a beginner to thesetopics, try the following books: -> a SAMS or equivalent "TeachYourself VBA" type book.-> "Database Design for MereMortals" by Michael J. Hernandez (a very dogmatic but veryapproachable, EXCELLENT book).-> after learning VBA, an ADO book.Read more

Subjects:  1. AutoCAD    2. CAD-CAM - AutoCad    3. CAD-CAM - General    4. Computer Books: Database    5. Computer graphics    6. Computers - Desktop Publishing    7. Database Engineering    8. Database Management - General    9. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    10. Programming - Software Development    11. Technology    12. Computer aided design (CAD)    13. Technology / Engineering / General